Pregnant Kate Middleton shows off her growing baby bump during soccer kickabout

WE ALL know the Duchess of Cambridge is pregnant, but let us present to you the first properly visible pics of her bump. Let the royal bump watch begin.

THE Duchess of Cambridge showed off a growing baby bump as she watched a kickabout at Aston Villa Football Club this afternoon.

She was with the Duke for a whistlestop tour of the UK’s Midlands, and was looking happy and healthy as she chatted to young football fans.

Behold Kate’s bump. Picture: i-images/Media Mode

The Duchess kept warm with a cosy jacket. Picture: i-images/Media Mode

They were at Aston Villa to watch apprentices taking part in a project to nurture the next generation of sports coaches.

The Duke — an Aston Villa fan — and Duchess were shown past and current products at family-owned Acme Whistles, which was founded in 1870 and exports to 119 countries around the world.

Kate, 35, joined youngsters on the pitch and showed off her growing bump as she wrapped up against the winds, after an outfit change.

Kate met youngsters at Aston Villa Football Club. Picture: Splash News Australia

Outfit change to black. Picture: Chris Jackson/AFP

William and Kate started off the day with a tour of the assembly line at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull factory, and met mountain rescue volunteers who use the company’s off-road vehicles.

Kate, who is currently pregnant with the pair’s third child, battled the elements in a black coat with distinctive cuffs and collar.

Dressing appropriately for the wintry weather she also wore knee-length dark boots.

They were given a tour of the 194ha site which pumps out 8000 cars a week.

The Duchess took on the challenge of driving a vehicle in the off-road driving area before meeting some schoolchildren who won a competition with the company.

They also made a stop at Acme Whistles which proved to be a trying experience for the ears.

The whistle factory was far too loud for this royal couple. Picture: Chris Jackson/Getty Images

Kate looked happy and relaxed throughout their jam-packed day, having got over her recent bout of severe morning sickness.

Her pregnancy was announced earlier this year, as she was forced to cancel a public appearance due to her illness — something she suffered with throughout previous pregnancies.

William and Kate already have two children, Prince George, four, and Princess Charlotte, two.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and has been republished here with permission.

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